Tips for success: What to include on your CV

When applying for a job you will be asked to submit a copy of your CV. 

A CV (also known as (Curriculum Vitae) is your chance to stand out from other candidates and sell yourself to your potential employer. Find out what information you should be including on your CV if you want to be considered for interview.

Contact information

You should include your full name, home address, mobile number, and email address. If this information is not made clear on your CV, your potential employer will not be able to contact you.

Work experience

Mention any work experience that you think will be relevant to the role you are applying for. Include the name of the company, title of your role and the roles and responsibilities you had.

Education

You should list your education including the qualifications you have and any relevant topics you have studied that relate to the role.

Skills

You will want to include the skills you have that would make you suitable for the role i.e. team working skills, time management skills, communications skills.

Other experience

If you are worried that you don’t have enough experience from your work or education, you can also include other experiences you have had such as volunteering, helping a friend or clubs you have been part of.

About Directions:

Directions is a specifically designed and fully integrated programme of support which will improve the employability of over 2,000 local residents from Liverpool City Region who are currently not in work.

For More Information on Directions

Telephone: 0151 706 8111

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About European Social Fund:

Directions is receiving funding from the European Social Fund as part of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme in England. The Department for Work and Pensions (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for the England European Social Fund programme. Established by the European Union, the European Social Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding